Telomere testing

It is best to have a nutritionally informed practitioner help you to interpret results, but there are several labs that offer such blood tests, including SpectraCell Laboratories. Several are available for ordering yourself, you would just need to find a lab to do the blood draw. Hope that helps!

Though each person is unique biochemically and genetically, there are many lifestyle supports that can help to slow down telomere shortening and you will find these are encouraged on the Brain Fit Life site. These include whole foods/plant-based varied nutrition, maintaining a healthy body composition, regular exercise, strong social connections, adequate restorative sleep, stress attendance and care, reducing environmental toxin exposure and supporting detoxification pathways (liver supports, bowel health, regular sweating, adequate hydration, protein regularity, dark greens and colorful food intake, ample fiber, etc.).

Specific nutrients can also play an important role such as omega-3s, b-vitamins, minerals like zinc, regular vitamin d through sun or supplement, and anti-inflammatory supplements like curcumin, and quercetin. 

In contrast, inadequate sleep, poor nutrition, high stress, too many toxicants (alcohol, pollutants, smoking, etc.), and a sedentary lifestyle all can contribute to shortening telomere length.

Best!